Laser vaginal rejuvenation devices cancelled from ARTG
17 Mar 2025
Energy-based devices for vaginal rejuvenation were cancelled from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) in February 2025. There are currently no devices included in the ARTG that are approved for use for vaginal rejuvenation. Devices already in use can continue to be used, however your professional indemnity policy may not cover them. Devices used for other purposes such as dermatology are still on the ARTG.
The decision was made following a TGA review which found there was insufficient clinical evidence to support the therapeutic use and long-term safety of these devices.
‘Energy-based’ means these devices use laser energy, including radiofrequency (RF), carbon dioxide (CO2), or Er:YAG (erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet) lasers.
For guidance on alternative treatments see:
- RANZCOG Managing menopausal symptoms
- NICE: Menopause identification and management
- Australian Menopause Society Vaginal laser therapy
ARTG status of particular devices can be found here.
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